Staff Psychiatrist (PCN 065282M)
About The Position
The Alaska Psychiatric Institute in Anchorage is seeking a full-time, board-eligible or board-certified Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric care in an acute inpatient setting. The incumbent will conduct assessments, lead treatment planning, and oversee psychological services for adult and adolescent patients. This position functions within a multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, psychologists, nurses, case managers, and pharmacists. Additional duties include contributing to program development and supporting staff in maintaining a therapeutic, recovery-oriented treatment milieu. Qualified candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. with psychiatry board eligibility or certification and meet licensure requirements for practice in Alaska; experience in inpatient or forensic settings is preferred.
Requirements
- M.D. or D.O. with psychiatry board eligibility or certification
- Meet licensure requirements for practice in Alaska
- Pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting
- Submit to fingerprinting and background check screening
- Provide proof of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella Immunizations
- Provide proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or declination statement)
- Provide annual Influenza vaccination or a signed declination statement
- Proof of Tuberculosis screening within the past 12 months
- Professional License Required
Nice To Haves
- Experience in inpatient or forensic settings is preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments
- Lead treatment planning
- Oversee psychological services for adult and adolescent patients
- Contribute to program development
- Support staff in maintaining a therapeutic, recovery-oriented treatment milieu
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for regular merit/longevity increases
- Opportunities for on-call shifts for additional compensation
- Professional certification in MANDT and CPR
- Opportunities for advanced training from specialists in advanced psychiatric and health care topics
- Comprehensive orientation
- Annual training
- Comprehensive health coverage —including medical, dental, and vision
- Optional Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental insurance such as life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Robust retirement program through PERS, offering lifetime benefits, investment-based savings, and medical coverage options
- Accruing approximately 21 days of leave per year
- About 12 State-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
